Statement and Conclusion


Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement. Give answer

  1. Statement:
    As we globalise, you realise that economics is the driver of the political relationship ----- it is not the other way round. That is what is happening between India and the US.
    Conclusions :
    I. The Indo-US relationships are improving .
    II. Trade between India and US is diminishing.











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    All that statements tell us is that the relationship between the two countries is not constant. Now, the change may be in either direction. It can be either I or II.

    Correct Option: D

    All that statements tell us is that the relationship between the two countries is not constant. Now, the change may be in either direction. It can be either I or II.


  1. Statement:
    For locating your buyers, negotiating with importers, securing buying agencies and orders, and for exporting your goods, write to us.
    Conclusions :
    I. We are an export house.
    II. Our dealings are done only through correspondence.











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    I follows because the functions stated are obviously those of an export house. II does not follow because ''write to us'' is only for the reader's convenience. It seldom so happens that business houses do not entertain clients face-to-face.

    Correct Option: A

    I follows because the functions stated are obviously those of an export house. II does not follow because ''write to us'' is only for the reader's convenience. It seldom so happens that business houses do not entertain clients face-to-face.



  1. Statement:
    ''In the every of a major attack against India or Indian force anywhere, by biological or chemical weapons, India will retain the option of retaliating with nuclear weapons.'' -Statement made by Cabinet Committee on Security
    Conclusions :
    I. India has no biological or chemical weapons.
    II. Attack made by biological or chemical weapons on India is likely to cause mass destruction.













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    I may or may not be true. But II is obvious from the statement . That is why India decides to retain the option of retaliating with nuclear weapons.

    Correct Option: B

    I may or may not be true. But II is obvious from the statement . That is why India decides to retain the option of retaliating with nuclear weapons.


  1. Statement:
    Gold demand has fallen in the first half due to rising prices and trend is likely to continue in the second half.
    Conclusions :
    I. Customers are very price-sensitive.
    II. There will be no improvement in demand in the second half.











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    Fall of demand of gold is due to rising prices. Hence, I can be concluded. II can't be concluded from the given statement.

    Correct Option: A

    Fall of demand of gold is due to rising prices. Hence, I can be concluded.II can't be concluded from the given statement.



  1. Statement:
    Government of state 'X' has orders a fresh inquiry into the mysterious death of the leopard at a zoo in the state.
    Conclusions :
    I. The leopard is a pet domestic animal.
    II. The leopard is a wild animals.











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    A zoo is a place where wild animals are Kept.

    Correct Option: B

    A zoo is a place where wild animals are Kept.